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AI could widen gap between rich, poor nations — UN

The United Nations has issued a strong warning that artificial intelligence could significantly widen the divide between wealthy and poorer nations “if urgent action is not taken to make the technology accessible to everyone.” This warning was delivered in a new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations Development Programme. The report suggests that […]

Opinion

AI will define Africa’s digital economy future — Kora CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading payment infrastructure company, Kora, Mr. Dickson Nsofor, has posited that Artificial Intelligence would play a defining role in the next chapter of Africa’s digital economy. Nsofor stated this while briefing newsmen on plans to host its 2025 edition of Sundown Sessions, an event themed “AI in Africa: Scaling […]

Aviation

Tripadvisor harnesses AI to redefine travel discovery, planning

Tripadvisor, a travel platform is harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how travelers discover destinations and plan trips. According to the company’s head of data and AI, Rahul Todkar, combining rich user data with personalized insights in a ChatGPT-powered environment creates what he describes as “magic.” The travel platform which hosts over one billion user-generated reviews […]

Amazon cuts jobs in books division amid broader efficiency push
Technology

New AI robotics could see Amazon avoid hiring 160,000 workers

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is accelerating the automation of its warehouses using artificial intelligence and robotics, a move that immediately raises questions about the future of its human workforce. The e-commerce giant, which is known for its promise of quick deliveries and is the second-largest employer in the United States, showcased robotic arms […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
Business

Meta cuts 600 jobs in AI division

Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division, a move United States media reported Wednesday is intended to streamline operations following a period of aggressive hiring. According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other publications, the job cuts will not affect the TBD Lab, an […]

Tony Elumelu to give speech at ECOWAS forum
Conferences

Tony Elumelu advocates Africa’s inclusion in global AI revolution

The Chairman of United Bank for Africa PLC and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has strongly advocated for the deliberate inclusion of Africa in the global digital and Artificial Intelligence revolution, stressing that digital inclusion is economic inclusion. Elumelu made this case while speaking in Washington D.C. at a seminar on […]

Technology

Google unveils AI skills campus for Nigerian public servants

Google.org has unveiled an Apolitical Government Artificial Intelligence Campus skills training program for Nigerian public servants, establishing a trusted global hub for AI excellence within the government. This initiative, which Google announced on Thursday in Abuja, is a partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that […]

Technology

Tizeti unveils AI-powered customer experience overhaul in W’Africa

West Africa’s pioneering solar-powered internet provider, Tizeti Network Limited, has launched its New & Awesome Deal, an Artificial Intelligence-powered overhaul of its customer experience designed to simplify issue resolution, streamline onboarding, and make payments frictionless for millions of users. The rollout begins October 1 for its fiber customers, October 15 for wireless wifi users, and […]

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Airtel Africa’s AI-powered service flags 205m messages in six months

Airtel Africa’s AI-powered spam detection service, Spam Alert, has successfully identified and flagged over 205 million spam SMS messages in just six months across 13 of its 14 active markets. The service, provided free of charge to all Airtel subscribers, automatically detects suspicious SMS messages and prefixes them with “SPAM ALERT” in real-time, eliminating the […]

Startups

Google supports African startups, varsities with $9m fund, AI tools

Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa, unveiling new subsea cable connectivity hubs, a $9 million fund, and Artificial Intelligence tools for students. The tech giant is building on nearly two decades of partnership with infrastructure, learning, and innovation announcements. Four strategic subsea cable connectivity hubs will be established in the north, south, east, and […]

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I’m not here to replace humans, says Albania’s AI minister

Albania’s AI-generated minister, Diella, addressed parliament for the first time on Thursday, defending its role as “not here to replace people, but to help them.” Diella, which translates to “sun” in Albanian, was appointed as the world’s first AI government minister last week by Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama. In a video appearance, Diella, dressed […]

Conferences

10th FATE business conference to showcase AI innovations

The FATE Foundation has announced plans to hold the 10th FATE Business Conference, themed “The AI Powered Business,” on September 26, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos. The conference aims to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in driving business growth, innovation, and sustainability. According to the foundation, the event will feature […]